MACON SPEEDWAY THIS WEEK – MERIDIAN SCHOOL NIGHT, SALUTE TO MOMS, CRAZY CHICKS N CARS
by: Tonya Moschell

MACON, IL (May 9) - Macon Speedway is committed to providing wholesome family entertainment and supporting the local community. On Saturday, May 12, Macon Speedway welcomes the students and faculty of the Meridian School district. All students and faculty members will be admitted free with identification. Children 12 and under are always admitted free at Macon Speedway. Meridian School students sold tickets to the Meridian School night at the Speedway as a fundraiser. A portion of every ticket they sold will support future Meridian School activities and projects.

Mother’s Day is Sunday and Macon Speedway has not forgotten our Moms. The first 200 mothers to enter the Speedway Saturday night will receive a free carnation courtesy of Zip’s Flowers by the Gates in Decatur. Moms can enter to win a variety of prizes.

Adding to the already action-packed Saturday night race program will be a ”Crazy Chicks n Cars” race. Ladies will take to the track in the 4-cylinder Hornet cars for a special event.

Winners on May 5, 2007: Dave Smith, Hogan Grain/Kubota Sportsman; Kyle Logue, Barbeck Communications Modifieds; Mike Pickering, Street Stock; Kyle Logue, Late Models; and Joe Reed, 4-cyl. Hornets.

Point Standings through May 5, 2007:
Hogan Grain/Kubota Sportsman – 1. Scott Landers, Taylorville, IL; 2. Mike Pickering, Decatur, IL; 3. Norm Wood, Sullivan, IL; 4. Greg Kimmons, Pleasant Plains, IL; 5. Travis Martin, Ramsey, IL;

Barbeck Communications Modifieds – 1. Kyle Logue, Cisco, IL; 2. Randy Myers, Springfield, IL; Brian McLemore, Decatur, IL; (tied) 4. Al Crawley, Decatur, IL; 5. Dave Crawley, Jr., Decatur, IL;

Late Models -- 1. Kyle Logue, Cisco, IL; 2. Mike Hammerle, St. Charles, MO; 3. Butch Smith; 4. Doug Hemer, Moweaqua, IL; 5. Andy Pryor, Caseyville, IL;

Street Stocks – 1. Mike Pickering, Decatur, IL; 2. Brian Cassell, Decatur, IL; 3. Larry Russell, Jr., Decatur, IL; 4. Troy Dodson, Cerro Gordo, IL; 5. Steve Ewing, Decatur, IL;

4-Cyl Hornets – 1. Joe Reed, Decatur, IL; 2. Lance Johnson, Clinton, IL; 3. Todd Rush, Pawnee, IL; 4. Jeremy Reed, Decatur, IL; James Hankins, Taylorville, IL (tied).

Weekly racing at Macon Speedway features five UMP sanctioned divisions: Late Model, Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock and Hornet. New for 2007 is the addition of the C.A.R.S. Late Models.

On Saturday, May 12, gates at Macon Speedway will open at 5:00 PM. Racing starts at 7:00.

General Admission is $10.00 for weekly races at Macon Speedway. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Pit admission is $25. Full season reserved seats are still available. Contact the Speedway at 217-764-3000 for more information.

Mark your calendars:
Advance reserved seat tickets for NASCAR Nights I and II and III (May 28, June 14 and July 20) are presently on sale. Call 217-764-3000 or 217-764-3200 to order your reserved seat today! May 19 will be the first race in the “Fast Five Racer Appreciation Series”. Late Models will be racing for $1500 to win, special product prizes and an opportunity to win a Cruise for Two! May 26 is Kids Night with Quacky the Clown and Box Car Races for the Kids. NASCAR Night I on May 28 features the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and NASCAR Stars Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace will be in attendance.

NASCAR Stars Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Tony Stewart and local Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Macon Speedway in January of 2007.

Macon Speedway – racing every Saturday Night – is proud to be part of the $100,000 Contingency Connection program for the 2007 season. Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews Street, then south on Wiles. For information, call 217-764-3000 (track), 217-764-3220 (information hotline), or contact Tonya Moschell via email at tonya.trackenterprises@yahoo.com or visit www.maconracing.com.